Six signs your partner is financially cheating

Red flags that can point to secrets and lies

- By CAMILLA FOSTER

Romantic cheaters get a lot of attention - but there's another big type of betrayal: financial cheating.

Money matters are often a source of tension in relationships, but some issues go beyond bickering about the cost of the weekly food shop.

We spoke to Louise Barretto, a specialist family solicitor and legal director of family at Moore Barlow, who shared her expertise on when small changes in behaviour might indicate that something more serious is bubbling under the surface.

DISHONESTY AND DECEIT

"It's not a legal definition but essentially it's dishonesty or deceit around money within a relationship," said Louise.

Here are six red flags you need to look out for...

1 MISSING FUNDS OR UNEXPECTED WITHDRAWALS